'Shocking indictment' on how hospital was run, says Patient FocusThe Lourdes hospital inquiry report is a "shocking indictment" on the "appalling and horrific" way the hospital was run, the …Wed Mar 01 2006 - 00:00
Lady Beit's ashes returned for interment in WicklowThe ashes of the late Lady Clementine Beit were returned from England for interment yesterday beside those of her husband, Sir…Tue Feb 28 2006 - 00:00
Top Irish chefs plan culinary events in new tourism driveSix of Ireland's best-known chefs are preparing to travel to the United States to showcase modern Irish cuisine.Tue Feb 28 2006 - 00:00
'Deplorable' standard in children's centreAn unannounced inspection of a children's residential centre in Dublin in December found a "deplorable" standard of accommodation…Thu Feb 23 2006 - 00:00
Charity for families bereaved by suicide to open two new centresConsole, a charity that supports families bereaved by suicide, is to significantly expand its services.Thu Feb 23 2006 - 00:00
Applicants to run 'youth' radio soughtApplications for the provision of a youth-based radio service in the southwest are invited in newspaper adverts today.Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00
Hassles from teachers, neighbours, gardai: the trials of being youngYoung people believe they are seen in a very negative light by adults and are treated in a stereotypical and unfair way, according…Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00
C of I to elect new bishop in MarchChurch of Ireland bishops, clergy and lay members will meet next month to elect a new bishop of Cashel and Ossory, the Archbishop…Wed Feb 22 2006 - 00:00
Politicians support retrial for jockeyTwo-thirds of Oireachtas members have now given their support to a campaign seeking a retrial for Christy McGrath, the Tipperary…Tue Feb 21 2006 - 00:00
Online library service launchedLibrary members will now have access to the online catalogues of the State's 32 public libraries, with the launch of a new book…Tue Feb 21 2006 - 00:00
Beaumont seeks more beds and child hospitalBeaumont Hospital in Dublin wants to be selected as the site for the new national children's hospitalFri Feb 17 2006 - 00:00
Pupils leaving school early have difficulty finding workSchool-leavers who do not go on to further study are now more likely to become unemployed after leaving school than they would…Wed Feb 15 2006 - 00:00
Firhouse schools offer help to grieving pupilsEducational psychologists counselled children, teachers and parents yesterday in the Firhouse schools attended by Glen and Andrew…Wed Feb 15 2006 - 00:00
Over 20% admit to drinking and drivingMore than one-in-five people said they had driven a car after having one or more drinks during the Christmas season, according…Wed Feb 15 2006 - 00:00
Immigrants prepare for marriage hereA pre-marriage course for one sounds like a contradiction in terms, but that's exactly what is now being sought by some immigrants…Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Device detects drugs in containersA new scanner for detecting drugs and other illegal cargo in containers had already detected a consignment of two million cigarettes…Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Appeal by family of missing manThe family of a young Limerick man who went missing six years ago on Saturday has urged anyone with information on the case to…Mon Feb 13 2006 - 00:00
Ahern says third-level institutions should co-operate on key projectsThird-level institutions should work together on key projects instead of fighting each other for funding, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00
Memorial service to be held for missing womanThe family of the woman who has been missing from a Bray nursing home since Christmas Day will hold a memorial ceremony to commemorate…Fri Feb 03 2006 - 00:00
Call for Irish tsunami warning systemA new proposal for an early warning system for tsunamis and other seismic events is being co-ordinated by the Geological Survey…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Navan bus crash file still with DPPBus Éireann still has not been notified of any charges pending as a result of the Navan bus crash in which five girls were killed…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Architects, builders ignoring disability rules, study findsDisability groups have called for a review of building regulations, following a study which found that disability measures were…Tue Jan 31 2006 - 00:00
Boy (16) charged with Kildare murderA 16-year-old boy appeared in court in Kildare town yesterday, charged with the murder of a 19-year-old woman in Celbridge on…Fri Jan 27 2006 - 00:00
Expert warns on risks inherent in exaggerating immigration pictureConjuring up images of millions of Polish people coming to take Irish workers' jobs was dangerous and must be cautioned against…Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Only 25% want to work past 65More than one-third of older workers do not want to retire at the mandatory age, with most of them preferring to retire earlier…Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Irish view of non-EU universities 'patronising and uninformed'Irish universities have a "patronising and uninformed" attitude to universities from non-EU countries, according to immigrants…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Rising number of homeless immigrantsThe homeless services are meeting a growing number of immigrants from the new EU states who have come here badly prepared and…Tue Jan 24 2006 - 00:00
Calls to smoking ban compliance line decreased by 50% last yearThe number of calls to the smoking ban compliance line more than halved last year but the proportion of complaints about breaches…Mon Jan 23 2006 - 00:00
Pet foods boss trying to return some staff to workThe managing director of C&D Foods, which was seriously damaged by a fire on Sunday night, said last night he was doing all…Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
Gardai investigators rule out arson as causeGardaí from the technical bureau yesterday ruled out arson as the cause of the fire at C&D Foods in Edgeworthstown, Co Longford…Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
Woman who got damages over smear test diesThe death has occurred of a woman who received €500,000 in damages last month in settlement of her claim that doctors incorrectly…Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
Committee meets for Joel case inquiryAn independent committee investigating the Health Service Executive's dealings with the late Evelyn Joel will have its first …Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
Death of missionary priest and well-known traditional composerColumban priest Fr PJ Kelly, whose traditional music compositions were recorded by bands such as the Chieftains and De Danaan…Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
Lung patient making good progressThe man who underwent the State's first double-lung transplant on Friday is "making satisfactory progress", the Mater hospital…Mon Jan 16 2006 - 00:00
New project to identify extent of autism in EUThe prevalence of autism in Europe will be identified for the first time in a research project announced yesterday.Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
No doubts about the benefits of early detectionIt did not take Steven Loughlin's parents very long to discover that there was something different about their fourth son.Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
200 Irish people plan case in US against drug firmMore than 200 Irish people who were prescribed the arthritis drug Vioxx before it was controversially withdrawn are planning …Tue Jan 10 2006 - 00:00
Retired garda believed letter sought bribeMorris tribunal: A retired garda has told the Morris tribunal he was under the impression that a private investigator working…Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
70,000 music fans for Oxegen concertSome 70,000 music fans will attend this weekend's Oxegen music festival which gets under way at Punchestown racecourse today.Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
Robinson urges that focus be kept on povertyFormer president of Ireland Mary Robinson last night urged the media to ensure that the world focus on poverty and development…Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Jacket colour clash fails to spoil President's meet-and-greet partyIt can be awkward turning up at a party wearing the same outfit as someone else, but when that someone else is the President …Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Difficult season for some tourism attractionsB&Bs and visitor attractions are experiencing a more difficult tourism season this year, while walking holidays are still…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Prison or fines for ignoring laws on recyclingPenalties of up to €15 million and 10 years' imprisonment will be introduced for companies that fail to comply with new electrical…Thu Jul 07 2005 - 01:00
Crisis looms over lack of arthritis services, expert warnsAgeing population: A leading arthritis specialist has warned that a major crisis is looming because of our ageing population…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Listeriosis warning after outbreak in EuropeThe dangers of contracting food poisoning from listeriosis infection have been highlighted by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Britain deporting Irish prisonersConcern has been expressed at the increasing trend of deporting Irish-born prisoners from Britain when they finish their sentences…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
Judge calls for juvenile prison to be destroyedInspector of Prisons Mr Justice Dermot Kinlen said the Minister for Justice and the Oireachtas "should be ashamed" of St Patrick…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Street collections raise most for charities - studyJust 12 per cent of Irish adults make fixed monthly donations to charity, new research has found.Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Taxi commissioner unveils plans to regulate industryTaxi drivers will have to do training courses, make their cars more disability friendly and adhere to a new code of practice …Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
